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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Cloud McFox}}
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:''For fighter info, see [[Fox (SSB)]], [[Fox (SSBM)]], [[Fox (SSBB)]], and [[Fox (SSB4)]].''
:''For fighter info, see [[Cloud (SSB)]], [[Cloud (SSBM)]], [[Cloud (SSBB)]], and [[Cloud (SSB4)]].''
{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name        = Fox McCloud
|name        = Cloud McFox
|image        = [[File:Fox Command.jpg|130px]]
|image        = [[File:Fox Command.jpg|130px]]
|caption      = [[Image:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px]]
|caption      = [[Image:StarFoxSymbol.svg|50px]]
Official artwork of Fox from ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}''.
Official artwork of Cloud from ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Cloud Command}}''.
|firstgame    = ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]'' (1993)
|firstgame    = ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox (game)|Star Cloud]]'' (1993)
|lastappearance= ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64 3D}}'' (2011)
|lastappearance= ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Cloud 64 3D}}'' (2011)
|console      = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|console      = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|homeworld    = [[Corneria]]
|homeworld    = [[Corneria]]
|species      = Fox
|species      = Cloud
|gender      = Male
|gender      = Male
|creator      = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
|creator      = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
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|interwiki    = lylatwiki
|interwikiname= Lylat Wiki
|interwikiname= Lylat Wiki
|interwikipage= Fox McCloud
|interwikipage= Cloud McFox
}}
}}
'''Fox McCloud''' ({{ja|フォックス・マクラウド|Fokkusu Makuraudo}}, ''Fox McCloud'') is just furry bait and only furries like his games. Seriously, have you seen the stuff they put on Furaffinity or e621?
'''Cloud McFox''' ({{ja|クラウド・マクフォックス|Kuraudo Makufokkusu}}, ''Cloud McFox'') is just furry bait and only furries like his games. Seriously, have you seen the stuff they put on Furaffinity or e621?


==Character description==
==Character description==
[[File:Fox Second.jpg|thumb|left|Official artwork of Fox from ''Star Fox 64'', which directly inspired his design in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Smash 64]]'' and ''[[Melee]]''.]]
[[File:Fox Second.jpg|thumb|left|Official artwork of Cloud from ''Star Cloud 64'', which directly inspired his design in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Smash 64]]'' and ''[[Melee]]''.]]
Fox McCloud made his appearance in ''{{h1|Star Fox|Games}}'' (''Starwing'' in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. The leader of the Star Fox team, Fox led his team through the Lylat System to save it from the evil [[Andross]]. The game was tremendously successful and has led to several sequels.  
Cloud McFox made his appearance in ''{{h1|Star Fox|Games}}'' (''Starwing'' in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. The leader of the Star Cloud team, Cloud led his team through the Lylat System to save it from the evil [[Andross]]. The game was tremendously successful and has led to several sequels.  


Though the sequel to Star Fox was canceled (when the game was nearly finished), Fox McCloud would return in the [[Nintendo 64]] smash hit ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' (''Lylat Wars'' in PAL regions) which revealed some key details about Fox's past in this 'updated' Star Fox. Fox McCloud's father, James McCloud, who was renowned as one of the greatest pilots of his time, was the leader of the original Star Fox team. Upon investigating the planet [[Venom]], James was presumed killed by Andross. Seeking to avenge his father, Fox McCloud formed a new Star Fox team which consisted of [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Peppy Hare]] (who was a member of the original team), and [[Slippy Toad]]. At the end of ''Star Fox 64'', Fox independently fought and killed Andross at the end of the adventure.
Though the sequel to Star Cloud was canceled (when the game was nearly finished), Cloud McFox would return in the [[Nintendo 64]] smash hit ''[[Star Cloud 64]]'' (''Lylat Wars'' in PAL regions) which revealed some key details about Cloud's past in this 'updated' Star Cloud. Cloud McFox's father, James McFox, who was renowned as one of the greatest pilots of his time, was the leader of the original Star Cloud team. Upon investigating the planet [[Venom]], James was presumed killed by Andross. Seeking to avenge his father, Cloud McFox formed a new Star Cloud team which consisted of [[Falco Lombardi]], [[Peppy Hare]] (who was a member of the original team), and [[Slippy Toad]]. At the end of ''Star Cloud 64'', Cloud independently fought and killed Andross at the end of the adventure.


After this, Fox McCloud would be featured in his first fighting game in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' and has appeared in every installment of the series since.
After this, Cloud McFox would be featured in his first fighting game in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' and has appeared in every installment of the series since.


Fox would then be featured again in ''Star Fox Adventures'' with a new Star Fox member, [[Krystal]], which was a departure from the original ''Star Fox'' games as it was more of an action/adventure game, which saw Fox rescuing Dinosaur Planet from (unknown at the time) Andross who was seeking to revive himself after the Star Fox team became a pale shadow of its former self. After this, Fox would return in ''Star Fox Assault'', which saw a reinvigorated Star Fox team saving the galaxy from a new threat called the Aparoids. A year later, Fox would return in ''Star Fox Command''. A few years later, Fox returns in the Nintendo 3DS remake of ''Star Fox 64''.
Cloud would then be featured again in ''Star Cloud Adventures'' with a new Star Cloud member, [[Krystal]], which was a departure from the original ''Star Cloud'' games as it was more of an action/adventure game, which saw Cloud rescuing Dinosaur Planet from (unknown at the time) Andross who was seeking to revive himself after the Star Cloud team became a pale shadow of its former self. After this, Cloud would return in ''Star Cloud Assault'', which saw a reinvigorated Star Cloud team saving the galaxy from a new threat called the Aparoids. A year later, Cloud would return in ''Star Cloud Command''. A few years later, Cloud returns in the Nintendo 3DS remake of ''Star Cloud 64''.
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==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
[[File:Fox SSB.png|thumb|Official artwork of Fox in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
[[File:Fox SSB.png|thumb|Official artwork of Cloud in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Fox (SSB)}}
{{Main|Fox (SSB)}}
Fox McCloud appears in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. Fox McCloud is a nimble and fast character. His [[neutral special move]] is the {{H1|Blaster|Fox}}, which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His [[up special]] is the [[Fire Fox]] which envelops Fox in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His [[down special]] is the {{H1|Reflector|Fox's version}}, which serves as both an offensive and defensive move (it reflects any projectiles that come in contact with it). Fox ranks 4th on the [[tier list]].
Cloud McFox appears in the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in ''Star Cloud 64''. Cloud McFox is a nimble and fast character. His [[neutral special move]] is the {{H1|Blaster|Fox}}, which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His [[up special]] is the [[Fire Cloud]] which envelops Cloud in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His [[down special]] is the {{H1|Reflector|Cloud's version}}, which serves as both an offensive and defensive move (it reflects any projectiles that come in contact with it). Cloud ranks 4th on the [[tier list]].


In-game description:
In-game description:
:''Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Fox Team, Fox McCloud's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylat System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.''
:''Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Cloud Team, Cloud McFox's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylat System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.''
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:Works:
:Works:
:*''[[Star Fox]]'' (''Starwing'' (PAL)) (SNES)
:*''[[Star Cloud]]'' (''Starwing'' (PAL)) (SNES)
:*''[[Star Fox 64]]'' (''Lylat Wars'' (PAL)) ([[N64]])
:*''[[Star Cloud 64]]'' (''Lylat Wars'' (PAL)) ([[N64]])


===In single-player===
===In single-player===
In the game's single-player mode, Fox is fought on the third stage, the battle being on his "home stage", [[Sector Z]].
In the game's single-player mode, Cloud is fought on the third stage, the battle being on his "home stage", [[Sector Z]].


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Fox (SSBM)}}
{{Main|Fox (SSBM)}}
[[File:Fox SSBM.jpg|120px|right|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]] Fox McCloud returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. His moveset has not changed much, though his blaster has changed. The blaster will not cause his enemies to [[flinch]], but he can now rapid-fire his blaster without having to recharge it. His new [[side special move]] is the [[Fox Illusion]] which causes Fox to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move. He is currently ranked 1st on the tier list due to countless shine techniques (such as the [[shine spike]] which can easily gimp characters, and the [[waveshine]] which can combo and rack up damage), and amazing matchups, lacking any negative ones.
[[File:Fox SSBM.jpg|120px|right|thumb|Cloud, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]] Cloud McFox returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in ''Star Cloud 64''. His moveset has not changed much, though his blaster has changed. The blaster will not cause his enemies to [[flinch]], but he can now rapid-fire his blaster without having to recharge it. His new [[side special move]] is the [[Cloud Illusion]] which causes Cloud to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move. He is currently ranked 1st on the tier list due to countless shine techniques (such as the [[shine spike]] which can easily gimp characters, and the [[waveshine]] which can combo and rack up damage), and amazing matchups, lacking any negative ones.


===In single-player===
===In single-player===
In ''Melee'''s [[Adventure Mode]], Fox is fought on the [[Corneria]] stage. After he is beaten, the player will then have to battle Fox again, this time with back-up from his wingmen. However, if Fox is beaten quickly and has unlocked [[Falco (SSBM)|Falco]], the player will battle Falco instead of Fox.
In ''Melee'''s [[Adventure Mode]], Cloud is fought on the [[Corneria]] stage. After he is beaten, the player will then have to battle Cloud again, this time with back-up from his wingmen. However, if Cloud is beaten quickly and has unlocked [[Falco (SSBM)|Falco]], the player will battle Falco instead of Cloud.


Fox is featured in the following [[event match]]es:
Cloud is featured in the following [[event match]]es:
*'''[[Event 13: Yoshi's Egg]]''': As {{SSBM|Yoshi}}, the player must protect a Yoshi Egg from Fox, {{SSBM|Pikachu}}, and {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} on [[Rainbow Cruise]] for 55 seconds.
*'''[[Event 13: Yoshi's Egg]]''': As {{SSBM|Yoshi}}, the player must protect a Yoshi Egg from Cloud, {{SSBM|Pikachu}}, and {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} on [[Rainbow Cruise]] for 55 seconds.
*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Match 2]]''': Fox is the final opponent the player must fight in this series of staged battles. The player's character battles him on the Corneria stage, and the player's character has 2 stocks while Fox has 1. With a timer of four minutes, the player must defeat him and the other four characters with the overall time and life the player has: {{SSBM|Samus}}, {{SSBM|Link}}, {{SSBM|Zelda}}, and {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}.
*'''[[Event 20: All-Star Match 2]]''': Cloud is the final opponent the player must fight in this series of staged battles. The player's character battles him on the Corneria stage, and the player's character has 2 stocks while Cloud has 1. With a timer of four minutes, the player must defeat him and the other four characters with the overall time and life the player has: {{SSBM|Samus}}, {{SSBM|Link}}, {{SSBM|Zelda}}, and {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}.
*'''[[Event 23: Slippy's Invention]]''': The player must battle Fox and {{SSBM|Falco}} on the [[Venom]] stage, but they are both equipped with a permanent [[Cloaking Device]]. Each character has 2 stocks each.
*'''[[Event 23: Slippy's Invention]]''': The player must battle Cloud and {{SSBM|Falco}} on the [[Venom]] stage, but they are both equipped with a permanent [[Cloaking Device]]. Each character has 2 stocks each.
*'''[[Event 36: Space Travelers]]''': As Ness, the player faces Samus, {{SSBM|Kirby}}, Fox, Captain Falcon and Falco. Ness battles the first three on the [[Fourside]] stage while fighting the last two on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. Each character has one stock.
*'''[[Event 36: Space Travelers]]''': As Ness, the player faces Samus, {{SSBM|Kirby}}, Cloud, Captain Falcon and Falco. Ness battles the first three on the [[Fourside]] stage while fighting the last two on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}. Each character has one stock.
*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Fox, the player faces Falco and Captain Falcon on the [[Big Blue]] stage (friendly fire turned off).
*'''[[Event 43: Birds of Prey]]''': As Cloud, the player faces Falco and Captain Falcon on the [[Big Blue]] stage (friendly fire turned off).


===[[Trophy|Trophies]]===
===[[Trophy|Trophies]]===
Fox, as a playable character, is given three trophies. His normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Fox on any difficulty, and Fox's Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.
Cloud, as a playable character, is given three trophies. His normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Cloud on any difficulty, and Cloud's Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.


His Classic mode trophy reads:
His Classic mode trophy reads:


;Fox
;Cloud
:''Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father.''
:''Cloud McFox is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Cloud. Cloud and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Cloud. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Cloud leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Cloud's father.''
:*''Star Fox'', (''Starwing'' (PAL)) 03/93 (N64)
:*''Star Cloud'', (''Starwing'' (PAL)) 03/93 (N64)


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Fox Trophy Melee.png|Fox's Classic Mode trophy, using his N64 model
File:Fox Trophy Melee.png|Cloud's Classic Mode trophy, using his N64 model
File:Fox Trophy (Smash).png|Fox's Smash [Adventure Mode] trophy
File:Fox Trophy (Smash).png|Cloud's Smash [Adventure Mode] trophy
File:Fox Trophy (Smash 2).png|Fox's Smash [All-Star Mode] trophy
File:Fox Trophy (Smash 2).png|Cloud's Smash [All-Star Mode] trophy
</gallery>
</gallery>


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
{{Main|Fox (SSBB)}}
{{Main|Cloud (SSBB)}}
[[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|140px|right|thumb|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]Fox McCloud is a starting playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. His design is a mix between his ''Star Fox Assault'' and ''Star Fox Command'' appearances, but his fur has the color scheme from ''Star Fox 64''. It is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game where Fox's eyes are their proper color (green). His special moves are unchanged. Fox additionally now has a [[Final Smash]], in which he summons the [[Landmaster]] tank.  Fox gets in and the player directly controls the tank to hover, fire shots, roll, and move. The tank is treated like a platform, so characters can actually stand on top of the tank. Jim Walker, his ''Star Fox Assault'' voice actor voices Fox.
[[File:Fox SSBB.jpg|140px|right|thumb|Cloud, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]Cloud McFox is a starting playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. His design is a mix between his ''Star Cloud Assault'' and ''Star Cloud Command'' appearances, but his fur has the color scheme from ''Star Cloud 64''. It is also the first ''Super Smash Bros.'' game where Cloud's eyes are their proper color (green). His special moves are unchanged. Cloud additionally now has a [[Final Smash]], in which he summons the [[Landmaster]] tank.  Cloud gets in and the player directly controls the tank to hover, fire shots, roll, and move. The tank is treated like a platform, so characters can actually stand on top of the tank. Jim Walker, his ''Star Cloud Assault'' voice actor voices Cloud.


Fox was [[nerf]]ed in ''Brawl'', but is still relatively high on the tier list - ranking 15th place in C tier.
Cloud was [[nerf]]ed in ''Brawl'', but is still relatively high on the tier list - ranking 15th place in C tier.


===Trophy info===
===Trophy info===
''The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.''
''The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Cloud. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Cloud, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.''


*''Star Fox'' (''Starwing'' (PAL)) (N64)
*''Star Cloud'' (''Starwing'' (PAL)) (N64)
*''Star Fox: Command'' (NDS)
*''Star Cloud: Command'' (NDS)
===Fox (Assault)===
===Cloud (Assault)===
''The leader of the one and only Star Fox team. Fox McCloud has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Fox starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Fox also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.''
''The leader of the one and only Star Cloud team. Cloud McFox has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Cloud starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Cloud also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.''


*''Star Fox: Assault'' (GameCube)
*''Star Cloud: Assault'' (GameCube)


===Trophy gallery===
===Trophy gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Fox - Brawl Trophy.png|Main trophy
File:Fox - Brawl Trophy.png|Main trophy
File:Fox (Assault) - Brawl Trophy.png|Trophy based on his ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox: Assault|Star Fox: Assault]]'' model
File:Fox (Assault) - Brawl Trophy.png|Trophy based on his ''[[lylatwiki:Star Fox: Assault|Star Cloud: Assault]]'' model
</gallery>
</gallery>


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! Character(s)
! Character(s)
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| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Cloud}}
| ''[[Star Fox 64]]''
| ''[[Star Cloud 64]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+018}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+018}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +18
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| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Cloud}}
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Adventures}}''
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Cloud Adventures}}''
| {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+015}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +15
| {{SortKey|AttackArmLeg+015}}{{TypeIcon|Hand|l=Arm}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +15
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| {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
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| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Cloud}}
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}''
| ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Cloud Command}}''
| {{SortKey|AttackTail+018}}{{TypeIcon|Tail}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|AttackTail+018}}{{TypeIcon|Tail}} Attack +18
| {{SortKey|Fox}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
| {{SortKey|Fox}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
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| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Cloud}}
| ''[[Star Fox]]''
| ''[[Star Cloud]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+023}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +23
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+023}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +23
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
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| {{s|lylatwiki|Fox}}
| {{s|lylatwiki|Cloud}}
| ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''
| ''[[Star Cloud: Assault]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+033}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +33
| {{SortKey|AttackEnergy+033}}{{TypeIcon|Energy}} Attack +33
| {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
| {{SortKey|Fox Falco Wolf}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Falco|g=SSBB|s=16px}}{{Head|Wolf|g=SSBB|s=16px}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
{{Incomplete|Not up to date, tournament status, tier position and reason.}}
{{Incomplete|Not up to date, tournament status, tier position and reason.}}
{{Main|Fox (SSB4)}}
{{Main|Cloud (SSB4)}}
[[File:Fox SSB4.png|thumb|right|Fox, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
[[File:Fox SSB4.png|thumb|right|Cloud, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''.]]
[[File:DLC Costume Fox Outfit.jpg|thumb|right|{{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s dressed as Fox.]]
[[File:DLC Costume Fox Outfit.jpg|thumb|right|{{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s dressed as Cloud.]]
Fox was confirmed as a playable character during the [[E3]] 2013 [[Nintendo Direct]]. Like his appearance in ''Brawl'', Fox's appearance is primarily based on ''Star Fox Command'', but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Star Fox 64 3D'' English voice actor, now voices Fox.
Cloud was confirmed as a playable character during the [[E3]] 2013 [[Nintendo Direct]]. Like his appearance in ''Brawl'', Cloud's appearance is primarily based on ''Star Cloud Command'', but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his ''Star Cloud 64'' and ''Star Cloud 64 3D'' English voice actor, now voices Cloud.


Fox was slightly [[nerf]]ed from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', with his finishers being weaker, and his Blaster being made much less useful; however, he gained more effective recovery options to compensate.
Cloud was slightly [[nerf]]ed from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', with his finishers being weaker, and his Blaster being made much less useful; however, he gained more effective recovery options to compensate.


Outside of his role as a playable character, Fox's design serves as the basis of a [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 4|costume]] for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s. The costume is based on Fox's appearance in ''Star Fox 64 3D''.
Outside of his role as a playable character, Cloud's design serves as the basis of a [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 4|costume]] for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s. The costume is based on Cloud's appearance in ''Star Cloud 64 3D''.


===Trophies===
===Trophies===
:'''Fox'''
:'''Cloud'''
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.''
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Cloud is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Cloud, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.''
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''Leader of the Star Fox team, Fox is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back!''
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''Leader of the Star Cloud team, Cloud is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back!''
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox (03/1993)|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64 (07/1997)}}
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Cloud (03/1993)|console2=N64|game2=Star Cloud 64 (07/1997)}}


:'''Fox (Alt.)'''
:'''Cloud (Alt.)'''
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Fox is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Fox. The flames that surround Fox deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged.''
:{{Flag|North America}} ''Cloud is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Cloud. The flames that surround Cloud deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged.''
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''The Flip Kick that Fox does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Fox special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you an fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too!
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''The Flip Kick that Cloud does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Cloud special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you an fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too!
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox (03/1993)|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64 (07/1997)}}
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Cloud (03/1993)|console2=N64|game2=Star Cloud 64 (07/1997)}}


:'''Fox (Assault)'''
:'''Cloud (Assault)'''
:''When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Fox and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Fox handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?''
:''When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Cloud and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Cloud handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Fox and [[Pikachu]] are the only characters who are currently ranked at least upper-mid tier in tier lists of every game in the series, and that have also been at the top of a tier list before.
*Cloud and [[Pikachu]] are the only characters who are currently ranked at least upper-mid tier in tier lists of every game in the series, and that have also been at the top of a tier list before.
*Fox's special moves are likely based on the abilities of an Arwing (Fire Fox = Lift-off, Fox Illusion = Boost, Reflector = Barrel Roll, Blaster= Arwing Fire)  
*Cloud's special moves are likely based on the abilities of an Arwing (Fire Cloud = Lift-off, Cloud Illusion = Boost, Reflector = Barrel Roll, Blaster= Arwing Fire)  
**Fox is based on a {{s|wikipedia|kitsune}} statue at the entrance of {{s|wikipedia|Fushimi Inari-taisha}}, and it is speculated that his [[Fire Fox]] ability is based on it as well.
**Cloud is based on a {{s|wikipedia|kitsune}} statue at the entrance of {{s|wikipedia|Fushimi Inari-taisha}}, and it is speculated that his [[Fire Cloud]] ability is based on it as well.


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For fighter info, see Cloud (SSB), Cloud (SSBM), Cloud (SSBB), and Cloud (SSB4).
Cloud McFox
Fox Command.jpg
StarFoxSymbol.svg

Official artwork of Cloud from Star Cloud Command.

Universe none
Debut Star Cloud (1993)
Smash Bros. appearances none
Most recent non-Smash appearance Star Cloud 64 3D (2011)
Console/platform of origin Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Species Cloud
Gender Male
Place of origin Corneria
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto
English voice actor Steve Malpass (Melee, in-ship only)
Jim Walker (Brawl)
Mike West (SSB4)
Japanese voice actor Shinobu Satouchi (SSB and Melee)
Kenji Nojima (Brawl and SSB4)
Article on Lylat Wiki Cloud McFox

Cloud McFox (クラウド・マクフォックス, Cloud McFox) is just furry bait and only furries like his games. Seriously, have you seen the stuff they put on Furaffinity or e621?

Character description

File:Fox Second.jpg
Official artwork of Cloud from Star Cloud 64, which directly inspired his design in Smash 64 and Melee.

Cloud McFox made his appearance in Star Fox (Starwing in PAL regions) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. The leader of the Star Cloud team, Cloud led his team through the Lylat System to save it from the evil Andross. The game was tremendously successful and has led to several sequels.

Though the sequel to Star Cloud was canceled (when the game was nearly finished), Cloud McFox would return in the Nintendo 64 smash hit Star Cloud 64 (Lylat Wars in PAL regions) which revealed some key details about Cloud's past in this 'updated' Star Cloud. Cloud McFox's father, James McFox, who was renowned as one of the greatest pilots of his time, was the leader of the original Star Cloud team. Upon investigating the planet Venom, James was presumed killed by Andross. Seeking to avenge his father, Cloud McFox formed a new Star Cloud team which consisted of Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare (who was a member of the original team), and Slippy Toad. At the end of Star Cloud 64, Cloud independently fought and killed Andross at the end of the adventure.

After this, Cloud McFox would be featured in his first fighting game in the original Super Smash Bros. and has appeared in every installment of the series since.

Cloud would then be featured again in Star Cloud Adventures with a new Star Cloud member, Krystal, which was a departure from the original Star Cloud games as it was more of an action/adventure game, which saw Cloud rescuing Dinosaur Planet from (unknown at the time) Andross who was seeking to revive himself after the Star Cloud team became a pale shadow of its former self. After this, Cloud would return in Star Cloud Assault, which saw a reinvigorated Star Cloud team saving the galaxy from a new threat called the Aparoids. A year later, Cloud would return in Star Cloud Command. A few years later, Cloud returns in the Nintendo 3DS remake of Star Cloud 64.

In Super Smash Bros.

Official artwork of Cloud in Super Smash Bros.

As a playable character

Main article: Fox (SSB)

Cloud McFox appears in the original Super Smash Bros. as one of the starting eight playable characters. He is based off his appearance in Star Cloud 64. Cloud McFox is a nimble and fast character. His neutral special move is the Blaster, which sends one powerful energy beam at his opponents. His up special is the Fire Cloud which envelops Cloud in flames and sends him flying in any direction. His down special is the Reflector, which serves as both an offensive and defensive move (it reflects any projectiles that come in contact with it). Cloud ranks 4th on the tier list.

In-game description:

Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Cloud Team, Cloud McFox's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylat System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.
Works:

In single-player

In the game's single-player mode, Cloud is fought on the third stage, the battle being on his "home stage", Sector Z.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a playable character

Main article: Fox (SSBM)
Cloud, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Cloud McFox returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee, retaining his role as a starting playable character. He is based on his appearance in Star Cloud 64. His moveset has not changed much, though his blaster has changed. The blaster will not cause his enemies to flinch, but he can now rapid-fire his blaster without having to recharge it. His new side special move is the Cloud Illusion which causes Cloud to rush ahead in a blur and can be used as a recovery move. He is currently ranked 1st on the tier list due to countless shine techniques (such as the shine spike which can easily gimp characters, and the waveshine which can combo and rack up damage), and amazing matchups, lacking any negative ones.

In single-player

In Melee's Adventure Mode, Cloud is fought on the Corneria stage. After he is beaten, the player will then have to battle Cloud again, this time with back-up from his wingmen. However, if Cloud is beaten quickly and has unlocked Falco, the player will battle Falco instead of Cloud.

Cloud is featured in the following event matches:

Trophies

Cloud, as a playable character, is given three trophies. His normal trophy is acquired by beating the Classic mode with Cloud on any difficulty, and Cloud's Smash Red and Smash Blue trophies are acquired the same way by beating the Adventure and All-Star modes, respectively.

His Classic mode trophy reads:

Cloud
Cloud McFox is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Cloud. Cloud and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Cloud. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Cloud leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Cloud's father.
  • Star Cloud, (Starwing (PAL)) 03/93 (N64)
  • Cloud's Classic Mode trophy, using his N64 model

    Cloud's Classic Mode trophy, using his N64 model

  • Cloud's Smash [Adventure Mode] trophy

    Cloud's Smash [Adventure Mode] trophy

  • Cloud's Smash [All-Star Mode] trophy

    Cloud's Smash [All-Star Mode] trophy

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Main article: Cloud (SSBB)
Cloud, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Cloud McFox is a starting playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His design is a mix between his Star Cloud Assault and Star Cloud Command appearances, but his fur has the color scheme from Star Cloud 64. It is also the first Super Smash Bros. game where Cloud's eyes are their proper color (green). His special moves are unchanged. Cloud additionally now has a Final Smash, in which he summons the Landmaster tank. Cloud gets in and the player directly controls the tank to hover, fire shots, roll, and move. The tank is treated like a platform, so characters can actually stand on top of the tank. Jim Walker, his Star Cloud Assault voice actor voices Cloud.

Cloud was nerfed in Brawl, but is still relatively high on the tier list - ranking 15th place in C tier.

Trophy info

The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Cloud. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Cloud, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.

  • Star Cloud (Starwing (PAL)) (N64)
  • Star Cloud: Command (NDS)

Cloud (Assault)

The leader of the one and only Star Cloud team. Cloud McFox has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Cloud starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Cloud also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.

  • Star Cloud: Assault (GameCube)

Trophy gallery

Stickers

Name Game Effect Character(s)
Cloud Star Cloud 64 AttackEnergy+018Energy (type) Attack +18 Fox Falco WolfFox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Cloud Star Cloud Adventures AttackArmLeg+015Hand (type)Foot (type) Attack +15 Fox Falco WolfFox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Cloud Star Cloud Command AttackTail+018Tail (type) Attack +18 FoxFox (SSBB)
Cloud Star Cloud AttackEnergy+023Energy (type) Attack +23 All charactersRandomHeadSSBB.png
Cloud Star Cloud: Assault AttackEnergy+033Energy (type) Attack +33 Fox Falco WolfFox (SSBB)Falco (SSBB)Wolf (SSBB)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox 64).png
Fox
(Star Fox 64)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox Adventures).png
Fox
(Star Fox Adventures)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox Command).png
Fox
(Star Fox Command)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox).png
Fox
(Star Fox)
Brawl Sticker Fox (Star Fox Assault).png
Fox
(Star Fox: Assault)

In Super Smash Bros. 4

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Main article: Cloud (SSB4)
Cloud, as he appears in Super Smash Bros. 4.
Mii Gunners dressed as Cloud.

Cloud was confirmed as a playable character during the E3 2013 Nintendo Direct. Like his appearance in Brawl, Cloud's appearance is primarily based on Star Cloud Command, but he appears to have higher quality fur visuals, similar to Donkey Kong. Contrary to his appearance, Mike West, his Star Cloud 64 and Star Cloud 64 3D English voice actor, now voices Cloud.

Cloud was slightly nerfed from Brawl to SSB4, with his finishers being weaker, and his Blaster being made much less useful; however, he gained more effective recovery options to compensate.

Outside of his role as a playable character, Cloud's design serves as the basis of a downloadable content costume for Mii Gunners. The costume is based on Cloud's appearance in Star Cloud 64 3D.

Trophies

Cloud
North America Cloud is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Cloud, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow.
Europe Leader of the Star Cloud team, Cloud is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back!
SNES: Star Cloud (03/1993)
N64: Star Cloud 64 (07/1997)
Cloud (Alt.)
North America Cloud is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Cloud. The flames that surround Cloud deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged.
Europe The Flip Kick that Cloud does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Cloud special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you an fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too!
SNES: Star Cloud (03/1993)
N64: Star Cloud 64 (07/1997)
Cloud (Assault)
When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Cloud and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Cloud handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?
GameCube: Star Cloud: Assault (02/2005)
  • Classic (3DS)

    Classic (3DS)

  • Classic (Wii U)

    Classic (Wii U)

  • FoxAllStarTrophy3DS.png

    Alt. (3DS)

  • Alt. (Wii U)

    Alt. (Wii U)

  • Cloud (Assault)

    Cloud (Assault)

Trivia

  • Cloud and Pikachu are the only characters who are currently ranked at least upper-mid tier in tier lists of every game in the series, and that have also been at the top of a tier list before.
  • Cloud's special moves are likely based on the abilities of an Arwing (Fire Cloud = Lift-off, Cloud Illusion = Boost, Reflector = Barrel Roll, Blaster= Arwing Fire)


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Assist Trophies Andross · Krystal
Stages Sector Z · Corneria · Venom · Lylat Cruise · Orbital Gate Assault
Items Smart Bomb
Other Leon Powalski · Panther Caroso · Peppy Hare · ROB 64 · Slippy Toad
Vehicles Arwing · Great Fox · Landmaster · Wolfen
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